Taking a cruise with my in-laws  

An Alaskan cruise sounds amazing - I could certainly why you would want to do it for a special occasion - I do think though that it would be wise to tell them as I always plan really far ahead for holidays and I go away this year to Florida and I have had that booked since 2007!! lol

That sounds like a lot of fun, but i dont think i could stand my inlaws for that long lol. My FIL is fine, but MIL drives both me and my husband a little crazy. .

I did some research on Alaska a while back and found out it really has a lot to offer especially for sight seers. Some very interesting places to see and learn about.

Time will pass by so quickly, it will be here before you know and yes I think it is a good idea you tell them about it so they can make plans well in advance of the trip. Nice idea!

That is a wonderful gesture on your part. I am sure your in-laws will really enjoy the cruise and will bless you for it. I have been married for 28 years and have been planning to go on a holiday, but have not been able to get out. With one daughter married last year and the other one finishing her studies in a year's time, i was planning on going on a cruise in 2012. Three years to go but still i am looking forward to it. it will be our 31st anniversary.

He may like the cruise idea better when he learns he does not have to pay for it. It sounds like a very memorable way to celebrate anniversaries.

Hi reiny! Now that sounds like something really nice to do! I
would love to see Alaska too! It is supposed to be a magnificent
place! From what I have seen of it from pictures it does look
like it would be a very scenic place to visit! I think that does
sound like a very nice plan and you are right that starting to
plan now is a good idea. I personally can't make plans for a
day ahead, but that's just the way I am! I think you all would
really enjoy it! I still have never gone on any kind of a cruise
and wonder if I ever will.

Do you think his father does not want to go because of health issues or money issues? You might bring up the cruise and if he says he does not want to go find out way before telling him you guys will pay for it.

We did a cruise to Alaska 6 years ago. The best way to describe it was awesome. One of the excursions we did was a private tour recommended by others from a cruise message board I post to. We took a helicopter that landed on top of a glacier. Itwas so totally awe inspiring. The ice is really blue is parts, I thought it might be scary, but it was not. There are so many things to do and see. We took a train ride up into the area they used to pan for gold. We also did a ghost tour in another port. You can also go whale watching or bear watching, visit a rain forest. We went in June, very long days. but a little cool. Bring layers for clothes, if you go into Glacier bay, it will be cool.

We were on Royal Caribbean, our favorite cruiseline. We are not young, we were both in our Mid fifties when we went. Make sure you budget money for tipping.

I think that is really nice ,what a great surprise for them .I cannot wait to hear how it all goes.Next year will soon come round. Alaska what a beautiful place plenty of warm clothing needed there.I would love to go on a cruise one day and see some of the world,floating around on a massive hotel,they have lots of things to do on those cruises shows, disco,swimming pool,sauna.All that food and drink,My parents went on a nile cruise once and they had a brilliant time,they all dressed up one night as romans and had a great night,they said the cabin was just right and had ensuite ,all the meals cooked,no washing up,and maid cleaned the room a couple of times a week,they used to go for deck walks and watch the sun go down.They went ashore and saw the sights luxor and the pyramids what a wonderful thing to see.I am so glad the time share has worked out so well for you.